Kitimat

Set between ocean, mountains, and lush river valleys, Kitimat is a modern coastal community located along the Douglas Channel in northwestern British Columbia. Purpose‑built in the 1950s, it remains one of BC’s youngest communities and is surrounded by stunning rainforest, extensive greenbelt areas, and easy access to both river and ocean recreation. Kitimat has a population of approximately 8,200–8,600 residents. Kitimat offers a high standard of living, supported by a strong industrial tax base and a robust regional economy. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including an aquatic centre, two ice arenas, fitness facilities, parks, golf, and extensive hiking trails. Outdoor enthusiasts have access to world‑class river and ocean fishing, backcountry cabins, coastal parks, winter sports, and natural hot springs. Kitimat’s compact size means commute times are short, allowing for a balanced lifestyle with more time for family, recreation, and community involvement. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere, well‑kept neighbourhoods, and strong sense of belonging among residents.

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Practice Details:

Join a collaborative, skilled, and welcoming medical team in the oceanside community of Kitimat, BC. Our clinicians are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across the region. If you are passionate about rural medicine and excited to experience life in the Pacific Northwest, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

This position offers a blend of Anesthesia services with family practice or emergency medicine, supporting a small but vital rural hospital. Kitimat General Hospital & Health Centre is a community facility operated by Northern Health, providing 24‑hour emergency care, acute services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and specialty outpatient clinics.

As an FP‑Anesthetist, you will provide anesthesia coverage for scheduled surgical cases and participate in the call rota. The role is well‑supported by local physicians and regional specialists, and also offers optional work in primary care or the emergency department. The hospital serves Kitimat and surrounding communities, including Haisla and Hartley Bay, giving physicians exposure to a broad clinical mix and meaningful rural practice.

The District of Kitimat has launched an initiative to support new healthcare workers relocating to Kitimat. Learn more about the incentives here: Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 100,000 local residents. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit.

Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:2

Compensation:

Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre:

Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is a 20-bed Acute Care unit including 2 maternity beds. It integrates Acute Care, residential care, public health and community care in one facility. The services include:
• Emergency
• Physiotherapy
• Radiology
• Laboratory
• Diabetes and Chronic Disease management
• Outpatient Community Chemotherapy clinic
• Regional Orthopaedic Centre
• Regional Palliative Care Nurse consultant
• Mountainview Lodge a 36-bed residential and complex care facility
• Public Health team

Community Services including:
• Home Support
• Home Care Nursing
• Long-term Care Case management
Kitimat General Hospital hosts a regular rotation of visiting specialists in Internal Medicine, Urology, ENT, Dermatology, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Radiology.